OCJ- Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator/Court Coordinator

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois•Cook County, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Redeploy Juvenile Project Coordinator is an employee of the Circuit Court of Cook County and reports directly to the Case Coordination Manager. They function as the liaison between the Court; the Juvenile Redeploy Program and its stakeholders. The Redeploy Juvenile Court Coordinator will be available to work at any of the juvenile courtrooms throughout the County of Cook.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field.
Experience working with the Court or in the juvenile justice field.
Knowledge of: and ability to implement Theories, principles practices of the juvenile justice system, including institutional, out-patient and related child development and family dynamics programs.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in the development and implementation of service delivery programs.
Principles and practices of social service delivery, including crisis intervention, particularly in relation to children, youth and families.
Computer applications related to the work.
Valid driver’s license and working vehicle for travel to multiple job sites
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to perform all duties described above

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Is available to the Court and the parties to provide advice, answer questions and educate on the Juvenile Redeploy model.
Works a flexible schedule as assigned by their manager
Receives Redeploy referrals from the Judges and parties for intake. These referrals may be received in person and through the cFive case management system.
Assess youth’s risk and need using provided instruments when needed.
Transmits Redeploy referrals to appropriate Redeploy agencies for intake
Monitors and tracks all Redeploy referrals and maintains up to date information for the Court; the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services and for evaluation purposes.
Communicates with Redeploy staff weekly for up to date information on referrals including intake case and active cases
Utilizes case management systems provided by the County and State to include: data input, inputting notes, extracting data and producing reports.
Visits Redeploy offices and conducts evaluations to ensure quality services are being provided
Participate in wrap-around staffings of Redeploy youth.
Maintain data on Redeploy participants as required.
Participate in meetings regarding Redeploy participants and duties.
Coordinate with stakeholders to host meetings to describe Redeploy services and protocols
Participate in regular staffings of Redeploy youth to determine level transitions; address issues; determine eligibility; and completion of services
Participate in regular staffings with the Case Coordination Manager regarding their assigned cases
Represents the Circuit Court with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Juvenile Redeploy Services and the Case Coordination Manager.